The spring semester is slowing coming to an end, but there are a lot of things I've learned since being in college. Some days you feel like you are invincible, and some days you just need to lay in bed—its called balance. Here is college summed up by one of the best childhood shows I grew up watching:
Stress level: Emotionally unstable girl from childhood show. With 5 papers due at the end of the semester, you tend to feel like Millicent--yes that's her name. We always used to laugh at her, but quickly come to realize that we are her. You can often find yourself 2 weeks behind in notes, and failing 8 classes even though you're only take 5.
8 a.m's--enough said.
Saving money is hard to do when there is food at every building you go into. "Free" is a college student's favorite word, and we all find ourselves running to get a free shirt once and a while.
High school is all about fitting in, whereas college is all about standing out. You often times find yourself sitting in class and asking yourself how some of your classmates even got into college. Don't worry, most of them have the same goal as you--you just have to be better at it.
It doesn't matter if you commute or dorm, you still have people or pets you miss from home. Being away from home helps you realize what is important to you, and what the true meaning of family and love really is.
College= attractive people all around you. You may not know them, but you want to. College is a time to experiment with relationships and find out what you like, so take advantage of that.
Luckily for me, I get home cooked meals. But for those who live on campus, I feel your pain. One thing most people miss about home is real food.
Sometimes you just have to experience 3 emotional breakdowns a week just to get by. You find yourself sitting in the library for three hours only to realize you've read just two pages. Just relax, you'll make it.
You find your forever friends. One good thing about college is the people you meet. You meet people of all shapes, sizes and colors. You come to appreciate the ones you meet, and can definitely learn a thing or two from them all.
Even though there will be tough times, and many of them, there will also be unforgettable moments that will last a lifetime. Many high-schoolers and college students find themselves asking 'Is college even worth it?' My answer to you is yes. Not only financially wise, but being in college lets you find your true self and that is something you will live with forever.
